The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-29
At the TheaterS,
AE GIi8 IhPdteTEs
"a TIN SOLDIER" AT THE GRAND.

ga TIN SOLDIER" AT THE GRAND
IA Tin Soldier" one of Charley Hoyt's anus
ing absurdities, which seen at the Grand
last night. is too well known to the amusement
loving public to require anything in the way of
explanation of it's plot and general character.
In fact il has plot. and as for its character,
it is thoroughly nonsenscal could well be
imagined. depending almost entirely on the clev-
erness of the people in the cast to make it go.
Eugene Garfield, who made his reputation as
Grimesy. in "a Bunch of Keys" another of
Hoyt's skiss. has satisfactorily performed that
most ifficut task in taking part IN which anoth
ponuar comedian has been seen and laughed
at by the people, andssatisfyng the audience. and
if i'm provement were possible he has bettered
the part of Rats contrasted with the perform
ance given by Mr. Powers. AS erotesque
comedian he is success Mr. Seabrooke is
quite good Villas Candy, the plumber, and
like Garfield. has not allowed the public to make
a comparison between him and his predecessors
in the part that is to his disadvantage. Miss Lee
ona Fontainbleau is a bright and pleasing Patsy,
and carried off the honors for last nights per-
Torrance. Miss Napnette Comstock Carrie
Story) the meddlesome domestic who borrows
everything in sight was at q disadvantage.
ef having played the part until last night, and
having had but one rehearsal. but from her first
effort it is evident that she will be equal to all
requirements The other members OF the
pany, including Misses Kate Davis, Nellie Jud-
son, Elvia Crot and Messrs. Hess, Blakemore
and POLAND we'll suited to the parts
summed and contribute to the success of the piece.
"A Tin Soldier will be seen tonight and to-mor
row night
''MAGIc TALIsMAN" AT THE MUSEUM.
Alfred Miacos spectacular production of 1.-The
Magic Talisman" drew large auden at the
Museum yesterday, and caused much laughter.
1t is new trick pantomime, with pretty scenery,
including beautiful Transformation. in the last
act Mr.. Maco. of the best clowns in the
profession. made great deal of fun as Pero. and
ably assisted by William Carroll, Fred
Roberts. Lanra Miaco and others. Entertaining
specialties. Mrs Fannie Quishman in songs and
dances Mr.. Nelson's wonderful gymnasts,
George Bunnel. a skatorial artist, and Fred
the performance. 1.-The Magic Talisman" will
run all week, afternoon and evening.
NOTES
Charles Dickens will read selections from his
fathers works at Plymouth Church Friday even
ing next. These selections include David Cop
perfeld, Pickwiek and DR.. Marigold
deacon Brodie," which will be seen at the
Grand on Thursday night and the rest of the
week. does not depend upon scenery sensa-
tional effects, but upon its genuine dramatic
merits, and the excellence OF the acting done in
it. The play is by Robert Louis Stevenson, aud
the company, of which Mr. Edward J. Henley is
the star, is composed entirely of English actors
and actresses, who have been especially selected
for it. The attraction is that has been
most enthusiastically and unqualifedly praised
wherever il has been presented.
Everything will be in readiness for the open
ing performance of Lost in New York; at
Engish's tonight, and it will run all week. A
force of at work all day and night
yesterday building the reservoir for the famous
river scene, of real water. 6ftv feet long, thirty
wide and four deep. which runs steam
yacht. and other marine crafts. making a very
novel piece of stage realism. The piece has
made quite sensation elsewhere, and doubtless
will here. The company is made up of canable
people, Although the attraction is an expensive
one, there will be no increase in prices.